SWIFT/BIC code EDFGFRPPSCA
EDFGFRPPSCA belongs to Electricite de France in Paris, France.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | EDFGFRPPSCA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | EDFGFRPP |
| Branch code | SCA |
| Bank | Electricite de France |
| Branch | — |
| City | Paris |
| Country | France |
The way the Electricite de France SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- EDFG Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- FR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- PP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- SCA Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank is behind BIC EDFGFRPPSCA?
EDFGFRPPSCA identifies Electricite de France, part of Electricite de France in Paris, France. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Do I need EDFGFRPPSCA for a euro transfer to France?
France is part of the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough and many banks fill in the BIC automatically. For other currencies you still need EDFGFRPPSCA.
How long does a transfer to Electricite de France take?
Euro transfers within SEPA usually arrive within one business day. Payments in other currencies can take 2–4 business days.
What is the best way to send money to Electricite de France in France?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter EDFGFRPPSCA with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check EDFGFRPPSCA with the recipient before sending.
Can I use EDFGFRPP instead of EDFGFRPPSCA?
EDFGFRPP is the head office of Electricite de France, while EDFGFRPPSCA points to Electricite de France. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use EDFGFRPPSCA if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.